zaterdag 31 juli 2010

zaterdag 31 juli 2010 Up at 4:45. I hear about the service for the people who died at Germany's Love Fest. Angela Merkel takes time off from her vacation to attend. Report - Thousands Attend Love Parade Memorial Service. Some burrito with fried egg for breakfast. Turn on KEXP's Mind Over Matters. On Alternative Radio, Vandana Shiva talks about Shakti: The divine feminine creative power... an energy we need to change the world.

Burrito and fried egg for breakfast. Still on KEXP. Mike McCormick interviews the guys who helped make Countdown To Zero - Martin Fleck and Dave Hall.

They say that Washington State has most of the nuclear material outside Russia. Indeed, we have Hanford - the former nuclear weapons production site. The navy ships with their nuclear missiles driven with nuclear engines. And how many silos..? Shower. Walk up to Whole Foods to get Lemon Italian soda, salad bar and feta cheese. Drop off stuff at my place. Rest while I listen to Wait, Wait. Born in Iran and raised in the U.S., Maz Jobrani is one of the founding members of the Axis of Evil group -- a stand-up tour featuring Middle-Eastern comics. He plays Not My Job... three questions about baseball players who have injured themselves in stupid ways. And he gets 3 for 3! Walk up 5th to the Seattle Center. I can see the floats for the Torch Light Parade cruising down Mercer Street. Nice! A #3 takes me from the Seattle Center to The Regrade. I don't get it with Metro. The driver takes on passengers and tourists, explaining how to get off for the Pike Place Market... Then he arbitrarily decides that everyone needs to get off at Bell to take the #16 behind him. I just walk my way home. Forget, you, Metro. Drop off stuff. Watch Outer Limits - Human Operators. I'm not sure why they - HULU - think this a naughty video. Prudes!

I check on Chelsea Clinton's wedding on MSNBC. Report - It's Official, Chelsea and Marc Tie The Knot. Listen to Rick Steves' program. This week: Hungary - Beyond Budapest. they look into the countryside of Hungary. Tour guide Peter Polczman highlights the scenic Danube Bend, Lake Balaton, and the winemaking center of Eger, known for its strong "bull's blood" wine. Take a nap. Later, I turn on KIRO to watch the Torchlight Parade.

First, they kick things off with the Torchlight Run.

Seattle native - Apolo Ohno - one of the most decorated Olympians in U.S. history - is the Grand Marshall.

Argh! Argh! We are pirates.

vrijdag 30 juli 2010

vrijdag 30 juli 2010 Up at 3:02. Turn on France 24. Go back to bed listening to the news. I doze back to sleep until 4:40. Rice with teriyaki chicken for breakfast. Check e-mail. Something interesting here from my friend Kamen... and it's French. Le Clown. Nice to start the day with this cute vid.

Le pauvre clown. Turn on Stephanie Miller. Steph chats with Rep. Loretta Sanchez about jogging around the Santa Ana College track. It's a community thing. They also talk about strengthening stalking laws, as well as the economy, the stimulus, and another economic slowdown. Steph plays the tape of Rep. Weiner going ballistic on the House floor yesterday. Anthony Weiner Rips Apart Republicans on 9/11 Health Bill. He's feels passionate about this, obviously.

Anthony Weiner... You're amazing. Up to Kaladi for some of Jeremiah's delicious coffee. After drinking my own stuff all these days, I appreciate Kaladi's coffee. Take my coffee back to my place to enjoy. It's seems ridiculous... I don't think that I'm ever going to France, but I look up stuff about Eurail. Walk up Westlake to work. I'm giving breaks in most of the toddler rooms - Sea Otters, Dolphins and Starfish. I survived another day. My cold is still dragging me down. Catch the streetcar at 3:05. (I wonder if they're running on a new schedule.) D'town, I magically catch a #10 up to Cal Anderson Park. Not too many people today. Get a Mondo Burrito at the B'way Taco Del Mar. Walk through First Hill down to my place. Listen to a podcast to The World. I like the story about Surfing In Havana - in the upscale Miramar district.

Michael Scott Moore describes the spread of surfing from Hawaii and California across the world. I need to check something on France 24. How did Christophe Lemaitre do? Yes, he did it! Report - France's Lemaitre Wins 200-metre Gold At European Championships.

Mes félicitations, Christophe! Bien fait! Absolument incroyable! Il a tout misé sur les derniers 100 metres. I hope that there's something about Anthony Weiner on Hardball. Score!

Democratic New York Rep. Anthony Weiner – who unleashed a torrent of fury at his Republican colleagues for blocking a bill that would have provided aid for 9/11 responders sickened by World Trade Center dust – joins guest host Chuck Todd to discuss the genesis of his contention.

Report - House Fire: Rep. Weiner Explains Outburst. Oh,boy. I need to turn down the energy. Music, please. I don't know if Lifehouse is in business anymore. But I like - Breathing.

Burrito for dinner. Watch episodes of Star Trek The Next Generation - Hollow Pursuits. I conk right out after watching The Most Toys.

donderdag 29 juli 2010

donderdag 29 juli 2010 Up at 4:40. Watch some France 24. WikiLeaks founder Julian Assange responds to criticisms about the release of Afghan war files. The Debate: Was WikiLeaks Right To Release Afghan War Documents? Turn on Stephanie Miller. She talks about the hullabaloo last night on Larry King Show... and she was part of it. Arguing About The Arizona Immigration Law.


Steph argues with The Executive Director of APP's Latino Partnership for Conservative Principles. He blames Obama for not passing comprehensive immigration reform in the Senate... when he was a Senator. Note to Alfonso – the Senate passed immigration reform. It died in the House. Cream cheese and onion omelet with rice for breakfast. Shower. Streetcar to work. 10 to 10:45 - Breaks for Cristin, Patty and Elaine. 10;45 to 11:45 - Lunch prep and mat set-up for Sea Otters and Dolphins, then it's my break. 12 - Lunch break for Renee. The 7 Starfish are going down for naps. That wasn't so hard. 1 - Up to Wildflowers to give Olivia a lunch. The kids are asleep already (except for David). 2 - Back down to Starfish for Cristin's lunch. Anvi, Piper and Stella are awake (of course). They draw on their clipboards, then its baby dolls, then books... Oy! It's hard to keep up with them while the boys sleep. Both Toby and Jack wake up... "Huh? What's going on?" The streetcar is running late... to my benefit. I get home by 3:30. Nice. Change clothes. Play episode of Weird Science - Fatal Lisa. Gary wishes for Lisa to fall in love with him, but she falls for Wyatt instead turning into an obsessive psycho. Blow a kiss to Wyatt. Mwahh!

Lisa, please! Don't toy with Gary's affections... just to make Wyatt jealous.

Gary: You owe me big time. I've been up all night with Lisa, protecting your virtue. You don't know how hard that is. The woman can vaporize through a keyhole, travel through telephone lines at the speed of light.

Walk down to the library to browse through Frommer's France 2010. Look up Angers and Annecy. I am amazed by the frequent train service in these small cities. I fantasize about going to the beaches of Lake Annecy.

Back to my place. Turn on NBC Nightly News. Another record heat wave for Moscow. This was Seattle last year on this day... The Hottest Day Ever In Seattle! I feel so sorry for the Muscovites. A month-long record-breaking heatwave has sparked nearly 50 fires in the Moscow region and the capital is sweltering under a thick layer of smog. Temperatures reaching to 39C (102F).

And things are getting very hot in Arizona. The showdown over Arizona's immigration law plays on Phoenix's sun-splashed streets.

Turkey and spaghetti for dinner. Star Trek: The Next Generation mini-marathon - I, Borg, The Next Phase and The Defector.

woensdag 28 juli 2010

woensdag 28 juli 2010 Restless night's sleep. I'm still coughing and it hurts my sides. An hour here. An hour there. Turn on Stephanie Miller. The theme of the show: the elderly. According to recent National Council on Aging poll Senior Citizens In the Dark on Benefits of Health-Care Reform. How many of those claiming to be "very familiar" with the law watch Fox News? Steph's 86-year-old mother is featured in a Charlotte Observer article - Years In Politics Generates Plenty Of Memories - Widow Of Vice Presidential Candidate Looks Back. Hal Sparks is playing with Stephanie's mobility scooter, riding it back and forth in front of the camera.

Hashborwns and scrambled eggs for breakfast. Shower. Streetcar to work. Marine layer this morning. It's nice and cool. 10 to 11:30 - Planning time for Charmaine. Sharyn covers for Patty. The 7 Seahorses have free play. The kids missed me and they hang around me. Thanks for the special attention.

They show me their favorite baby dolls, books and toy cars. I'm dealing with toddlers and pre-schoolers alike. The kids tend to test my energy beyond my capacity, but I manage to survive. Walk up to Whole Foods to get a few things. Drop off stuff at my place. Walk up to Cal Anderson Park. The sun is coming out. Take Univeristy Street through First Hill and Freeway Park. Play podcast of The World. I listen to the story about the rise in unemployment in Ireland. It has meant once again thousands of young people are emigrating in search of work. A resident from the village of Gneeveguilla in County Kerry express her feelings. Report - Ireland's New Immigrant Wave. Even though Keith Olbermann is on vacation, I still watch Countdown. Report - Parts Of The Arizona Immigration Law Put On Hold. Gov. Jan Brewer says that it's just a little bump in the road. Mayan Harvest Bake with some turkey and blue cheese crumbles for dinner. Fall asleep while watching Forbidden Planet. I srop off soon after the appearance of Robby The Robot.

dinsdag 27 juli 2010

sick dinsdag 27 juli 2010 I call in sick last night. I watch a variety of shows on my laptop.

Star Trek - That Which Survives.

Lost In Space - The Derelict.

Star Trek - Wolf In The Fold.

Switch to France 24. I listen to it - weather, news, sports and lifestyle. I can't go to sleep. Switch to MSNBC. Chris Hayes has a good report - Stop, Leak and Listen. Declan Walsh from the Guardian goes into the meaning of the Wikileaks. Burrito for breakfast. Turn on Stephanie Miller. I manange to sleep a few minutes. Shower. I'm tempted to go outside, but I'm still sick. Turn on today's Democracy Now. One of the un-reported top stories - Environmental Minister - Buyelwa Sonjica of South Africa - Critizes The US Senate for failing to pass legislation to cap carbon emissions.

Most of the show deals with the Wikileaks and the power of the information. Amy Goodman talks with the Editor of the Guardian on the Coverage of Afghan War Logs: the European Audience "Troubled More...by The Toll this War is Taking on Innocent People" They talk about WikiLeaks founder Julian Assange - his history and personality.

Switch to BBC News - World Have Your Say.

Good debate. People call it about the injustice of Tony Hayward... to be given a golden parachute while so many have lost their lives and jobs. People from Louisiana and Florida about their experiences. I doze off for a couple hours. Play some old music videos. Adam Ant. B-52s, Berlin and the Beastie Boys. "Fight For Your Right To Party!" Culture Club goes to the Argyle In Soho for fun.

Pop in The Clone Wars.

Obi Wan fights with Ventress with light sabers.

Do not trust the lies of Dooku.

Next, I watch Andromeda - Forced Perspective. Captain Dylan takes Trance with him on mission to find parts for the ship. Suddenly, he is attacked by unknown assailants, who knock him out and drag him off. Dylan is being interrogated, accused of murder, terrorism, and conspiracy. He only gives his name, rank, and serial number, so his interrogators resort to torture.

Dylan's interrogators accuse him of planning the assassination of their leader and overthrow of their government. Dylan denies this, but is surprised when he is introduced to the leader in question, and it is a familiar face - enetri (the "Great Compass").

Meanwhile... when some people are in danger... Tyr is enjoying Beyond Good And Evil by Nietzsche.

Oh, my. That is love. I love a guy who knows a good book.

Dylan and Trance find Venetri's "clone lab" he has stayed alive for 300 years by making clones for "spare parts". Ew.

Burrito for dinner. Play movie - Team America and The Last Starfighter.

maandag 26 juli 2010

sick maandag 26 juli 2010 I toss and turn all night... coughing, sneezing, runny nose. Call into work sick around 2:30. I stay awake. Play movie - Children Of Dune, Part 3. Leto becomes a hybrid man-sandworm, and he creates a stir when he appears at the palace.

Alia wants to kill him, creating more drama in the palace, but Leto defends himself with amazing powers of speed. Salsa con Queso omelet for breakfast. Turn on Stephanie Miller. The Rude Pundit talks about his experience last week at The Rally for Economic Survival at the Cajundome. He went with his mom. After Stephanie, I play episodes of The Time Tunnel - Rendezvous With Yesterday and Devil's Island. The intro to the Time Tunnel project reminds me of the Krell complex in Forbidden Planet. They take a peculiar ride down 800 stories in this strange elevator.

Tony takes a time trip to the RMS Titanic.

Here is Marcel - a prisoner of the French penal colony Devil's Island - 1895.

Shower. Walk down to Convention Center Taco Del Mar to get my Monday Mondo Burrito. Walk through Rainier Square to the Garden Of Remembrance. I feel out of it. Back up to my place the same way. The WSCTC is busy. Wow... I'm sneezing all over the place. Play Weird Science - Wicked Wish. The story is a twist on the fairy-tale Snow White.

Oh, Wyatt. Hi, there. You're wrapped in only a towel, fresh out of the shower, talking with Lisa .
Wyatt's mom becomes wicked with jealousy. She wants to be the fairest in the land with the help of her evil, magic mirror.

Marsha and Lisa duel it out a la Sith/Jedi style.

Turn on France 24 to catch the Culture Report. They interview Edmund White - the author of City Boy. (An Ohio boy.) He describes his life - the life - of being gay in the 60's and 70's in Manhattan. He describes "the golden age of promiscuity" in his novel. He describes it as the only time in human history when people "were free to have sex when and how they wanted," because of access to birth control pills and before the advent of AIDS.

I feel that I am wandering into something of a parallel universe in the France 24 Sport Report. Two female sport reporters seem to assess the "potential" of a 20-year-old sprinter - born in Annecy, France - Christophe Lemaitre. Regardez!

Watch Hardball and MSNBC. I love it when Rachel chats with Ezra Klein. They talk about Why The Climate Bill Failed. They talk about our oil dependency and how the oil companies have weaved a web of influence. Ezra thinks that we're not going to solve the problem... ever!

Man in Pink: [singing] Whenever life gets you down Mrs. Brown / and things seem hard or tough / and people are stupid, obnoxious or daft / and you feel that you've had quite enough! / just remember that your standing on a planet thats evolving / revolving at nine-hundred miles an hour / its orbiting at ninety miles a second / so its reckoned / a sun that is the source of all our power / the sun and you and me.

I fall asleep while watching The Meaning of Life... but I wake up again... coughing, sneezing, runny nose. Oy!

zondag 25 juli 2010

zondag 25 juli 2010 Up at 12:20 AM. Watch "Lost In Space" Blast Off Into Space.

Cosmonium is a precious substance which could be found in Preplanis' crust. The miner Nerim blasted deep into the planet's core in search of it; acquiring several vials but at the same time causing catastrophic damage to the crust. Evidently as a liquid, Cosmonium has the power to bring objects to life- a vial accidentally smashed on Dr Smith's stone sculpture abruptly causing it to animate. Beware of the living statue monster. He wants your cosmonium.

Dr. Smith gives Nerim a vital component - A Truster Control unit. He gives a lame excuse: "It was a vagrant impulse." They almost don't make it out into space. Turn on BBC News. Switch to KEXP. Listen to Amy Goodman: Drilling, Spilling & Killing: From Oil Spills to Oil Wars. Listen to A Prairie Home Companion. It's a State Theater Combination Platter. Guy Noir confronts and angry mob of Canadians. I find an old clip of Larry's King's interview with Michael Moore about Capitalism: A Love Story.


I like how the film cuts back to the past "golden days" of American capitalism following World War II.

"A lot of people got rich — and they had to pay a top tax rate of 90 percent." Moore doesn't explain that he was talking about "marginal" tax rates. PolitiFact says that Moore's point is valid. The top marginal tax rates paid by the richest Americans were far higher in the 1950s than they are now.

The lecturer attempts to demonstrate that the wealth of Americans is relatively equally distributed. However, there are at least four serious errors in his argument.

Speaking of the moral thing to do, for example, Dr. Jonas Salk selflessly gave away the patent of the polio vaccine for the public good. ("Would you patent the sun?") Watch movie - The Life Of Brian. Brian explores the joys of conjugating the irregular Latin verb: Eo.